Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is final and binding on both parties
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the grievant and the Board.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules in Appendix A not included in these pages
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4% increase to extracurricular and extra duty pay in year one (FY26)
There will be 4% increase given to extracurricular and extra duty pay in year one (1) of the contract (FY26) that will remain steady through FY28, and then an additional 4% increase to those positions in FY29.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase from FY26 remains steady through FY28 (no additional increase FY27-FY28)
There will be 4% increase given to extracurricular and extra duty pay in year one (1) of the contract (FY26) that will remain steady through FY28.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Additional 4% increase to positions in FY29, remaining steady through FY30
Then an additional 4% increase to those positions in FY29, that will remain steady in FY30.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Maximum of 5 bereavement days of absence per year without loss of pay
In the event of the death of a member of an employee's family, such employee shall be entitled to a maximum of 5 bereavement days of absence per year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 work days
The teacher work year shall consist of a maximum of 180 work days. These 180 work days shall consist of pupil attendance days, institute days and in-service days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement in full force through the last day prior to commencement of 2029-2030 school calendar (FY26-FY30)
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect on and from the date of the execution hereof through and including the last day prior to the commencement of the 2029-2030 school calendar.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage not explicitly detailed in these pages
Workday
Duty Assignment Limit — Teachers assigned to multiple buildings shall have no more than 30 minutes of duties outside classroom
Teachers assigned to multiple buildings in the District shall be assigned no more duties outside of their classroom duties than are customarily assigned to a teacher assigned to a single building in the District. The length of the duties will not exceed 30 minutes.
Leave
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Duty free lunch equal in length to students but no less than 30 minutes
A duty free lunch equal in length to that of the students, but in no case less than 30 minutes, shall be provided each teacher whose duties require attendance at the school for four or more clock hours in any school day.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once during any 3 consecutive school years
Each full-time, nontenured teacher shall be evaluated at least two times during the school year, and each full-time tenured teacher shall be evaluated at least once during any 3 consecutive school years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Count Nontenured — Nontenured teachers evaluated at least two times during school year
Each full-time, nontenured teacher shall be evaluated at least two times during the school year, and each full-time tenured teacher shall be evaluated at least once during any 3 consecutive school years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Submission Timeline — Written evaluations submitted to teacher within 3 weeks of evaluation
Written evaluations will be submitted to the teacher within three (3) weeks of the evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Written Timeline — Formal written evaluations conducted no earlier than 20 school days after beginning of school year
Formal written evaluations will be conducted no earlier than twenty (20) school calendar days following the beginning of the school year, or his/her start date, and not less than thirty (30) days from the close of the school year for tenure teachers.
Grievance
Grievance Arbitration Timeline — Demand for arbitration must be filed within 10 days of Step Two answer
If a demand for arbitration is not so filed within ten days of the date for the above Step Two answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Grievance Step One Response Timeline — Principal must provide written response within 10 days of meeting
The principal will arrange for a meeting with the grievant to take place within ten days after receipt of the written grievance. Within ten days of the meeting, the grievant shall be provided with the principal's written response.
Grievance
Grievance Step One Timeline — Grievance must be presented within 10 days of knowledge of alleged occurrence
The teacher shall present the grievance in writing to his/her building principal within ten days of the teacher's knowledge of the alleged occurrence.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Grievance procedure referenced in Article IV, Section 2
The Union shall not be held in violation of this no strike pledge if they have performed the duties set forth in Section 3 hereafter. Any violation of Section 1 of this Article shall mean that the Union and/or teachers involved may be held liable for any and all damages.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — District pays $1759 of applicable premium for family coverage for FY29-FY30
And $1759 of the applicable premium for FY29-FY30.
Leave
Health Hardship Leave — Board may permit unpaid leave not exceeding six months for rest, restoration of health, or alleviation of hardship
The Board may permit teachers to take an unpaid leave not in excess of six months in length for rest, restoration of health, or the alleviation of hardship.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — District pays $1675 of applicable premium for individual coverage for FY26-FY28
For that coverage, the District will pay $1675 of the applicable premium (whether that employee is seeking individual, family, employee plus spouse, or employee plus children coverage) for FY26-FY28.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Section 125 FSA/IRC 125 benefit plan adopted; specifics not detailed in these pages
The District has adopted a benefit plan commonly known as a full IRC Section 125 plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7.5 continuous hours
The working day for teachers shall consist of 7.5 continuous hours, and shall commence and end at such time as directed by the Administration. Such working day shall commence no earlier than 7:45 a.m. nor end after 3:30 p.m.
Compensation
Internal Substitute Pay — Internal substitute pay is $25 per time equivalent to Logan Junior High School shortest class period during contractual planning time
Internal substitute rate of pay will be $25 per the length of time equivalent to Logan Junior High School's shortest class period when performed during contractual planning time.
Other
Job Posting Notification — Administrative or teaching positions posted in each school building and on district App/Website; District personnel notified before public
Any Administrative or teaching position which becomes available shall be posted in each of the school buildings and on the district's App/Website.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — College credit results in horizontal advancement on salary schedule with Superintendent approval
College credit obtained by a teacher from an accredited institution shall apply towards horizontal advancement on the salary schedule, provided said teacher has received prior approval in writing from the Superintendent.
Other
Life Insurance — District provides $75,000 term life insurance to full-time teachers at no cost
The Board shall provide each full-time teacher with a $75,000.00 term life insurance policy at no cost to the teacher.
Other
Management Rights Reserved — Employer retains all powers, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred by laws and Constitution
The Employer, on its behalf and on behalf of the electors of the School District, hereby retains and reserves unto itself, without limitations, all powers, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and of the United States.
Leave
Maternity Notification Days Advance — Notification of intent to take maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave at least 90 calendar days prior to anticipated birth
Notification of intent to take such leave shall be made in writing to the Superintendent or designee at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the anticipated birth of the child.
Leave
Maternity Paternity Child Rearing Leave — Teacher eligible for maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave without pay or other benefits subject to specified conditions
A teacher who has entered upon contractual continued service shall be eligible for maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave without pay or other benefits subject to the following conditions.
Leave
Maternity Return Advancement Threshold — Teacher employed 93+ days prior to maternity leave commencement entitled to salary schedule advancement if leave does not exceed school term
Any teacher who has been employed ninety-three (93) or more days of the school term prior to the commencement of such leave shall be entitled to such advancement.
Leave
Maternity Return Notice Deadline — Teacher must advise Superintendent in writing no later than February 15 of intention to return from 8+ month maternity leave
She/he shall advise the Superintendent or designee in writing no later than February 15 prior to the termination of such leave that she/he intends to return to employment.
Other
No Strike Pledge — Neither the Union nor the teachers shall authorize, sanction, condone, engage in or acquiesce in any strike
During the term of the agreement, neither the Union nor the teachers shall authorize, sanction, condone, engage in or acquiesce in any strike.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Teachers with 20 years of service receive $1000 longevity bonus annually
Teachers who have completed 20 years of full-time teaching in the District shall receive the additional sum of $1000 each year thereafter during which they are employed full-time.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — ninety (90) minutes of consecutive undirected preparation time on the Institute Day preceding the first attendance day
Teachers will receive a minimum of ninety (90) minutes of consecutive undirected preparation time on the Institute Day preceding the first attendance day as long as there are two (2) Institute Days scheduled before the first attendance day.
Leave
Professional Leave — Board may grant unpaid leave to tenured teachers for up to one school year for purpose deemed appropriate and beneficial to District
The Board may grant a leave of absence without pay to tenured teachers for any purpose it deems appropriate and beneficial to the School District for a period up to one school year.
Compensation
Reimbursement Mileage — Teachers required to use personal vehicles for inter-building travel reimbursed at IRS maximum rate
Teachers who are required to use their personal vehicles to travel from building to building in the teaching of their classes during the work day shall be reimbursed at the maximum rate established by the Internal Revenue Service for such use.
Retirement
Retirement Option Plan — Retirement option available to teachers with 5+ years TRS service; limited to 15% of eligible employees; irrevocable upon written notice
The following retirement option applies to those teachers eligible for TRS retirement with 5 or more years of service to Princeton Elementary School District #115. The number of employees who may retire under these plans may be limited to the option of the Board to a specified percentage of those eligible. This percentage may not be lower than fifteen (15) percent of those eligible for retirement.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9.8901% of total compensation to TRS on behalf of teachers
For and during the term of this Contract the Board agrees to pay on behalf of the teachers employed by the District to TRS a sum equal to .098901 of the total compensation received by said teacher.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Illinois Teachers' Retirement System requires that a sum equal to 9% of a teacher's total compensation be paid to the system.
Other
Risk Management Team — All staff members are members of school's Risk Management Team to prevent accidents and property damage
All members of the school staff are members of the schoof's Risk Management Team. The Risk Management Team has been formed to help prevent accidents and damage to school property.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule structure referenced but exact step count not specified in these pages
At the time of initial employment in the District, each teacher not employed for primarily supervisory or administrative duties shall be placed on the salary schedule at the appropriate step.
Other
Seniority Definition — Seniority defined as length of continuous contractual service as a full-time teacher in the District
Seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous contractual service as a full-time teacher in the District.
Other
Seniority Tiebreaker Education Credits — If still tied, seniority determined by hours of recognized education credits earned at time of reduction in force
If after the above standards are applied a tie still exists, then seniority shall be determined by the hours of recognized education credits earned.
Other
Seniority Tiebreaker Teaching Experience — If still tied, seniority determined by total years teaching experience
If after the above standards are applied a tie still exists, seniority shall be determined by the total years teaching experience.
Other
Seniority Tiebreaker Total Service — If tie exists among teachers with identical seniority, seniority determined by total full-time teaching service with District regardless of continuity
Seniority shall be determined by total full-time teaching service with the District regardless whether such service is continuous.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — thirty (30) consecutive-minute duty free lunch
All licensed teaching staff will receive at a minimum a thirty (30) consecutive-minute duty free lunch.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave accumulates to maximum of 340 days
Sick leave not used in the year of service for which it was granted shall accumulate to a maximum of 340 days.
Other
Special Education Teacher Leave — Special Education teachers receive 2 days per year, 1 day per semester, or 0.5 day per quarter for paperwork, with 5 days advance notice required
Special Education teachers will receive 2 days per year, 1 day per semester, or a .5 day per quarter to work on special education paperwork. Requests for coverage must be, at least, 5 days in advance.
Other
Staff Directory Provided — Faculty list with home addresses and telephone numbers provided to all staff during month of September
Faculty list including home addresses and telephone numbers shall be provided to all staff in the form of a staff directory during the month of September each year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Experience movement: one full year of continuous, full-time employment entitles teacher to move down one step on salary schedule
Completion of one full year of continuous, full-time employment in the District shall entitle a teacher to move down one step on the salary schedule.
Other
Teacher Assignment Notification Advance — Notification of any change in teaching assignments for next school term given no later than 30 days prior to beginning of next school term
Notification of any change in teaching assignments for the next school term should be given to the teacher prior to end of current school term, but shall be given no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the next school term.
Other
Teacher Interview Participation — Minimum one teacher chosen by administration invited to all teacher interviews; teacher signs non-disclosure agreement
A minimum of one (1) teacher chosen by administration will be invited to all teacher interviews. The teacher will be from the same content area, or grade level, as the applicant being interviewed. Teachers invited to the interview process will sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement — Teachers receive $215 per credit hour for approved coursework (not to exceed course cost), with 15 credit hour annual limit
Teachers will receive $215/credit hour (entirety of contract), but not to exceed the cost of the course. The total number of approved credits that a teacher may receive reimbursement for shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) credits for each school year.
Other
Union Association Leave — Union President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer each receive 2 association days annually for continuing education on union matters
The Union President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, (current and elect or respective designee), shall each be allowed two (2) association days annually to be used by him/her to attend local or state continuing education functions relevant to union matters.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Advance Notice — Unpaid leave must be applied for at least three days in advance of anticipated absence
Leaves of absence without pay must be applied for at least three days in advance of the anticipated absence.